Java Developer

In the Technology division, we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities. This is a Software Engineering role, which is part of the job family responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs.

Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.

Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on.

The candidate will be part of the Equity Derivatives Scenarios team. The scenarios team is responsible for developing, maintaining and running applications for several overnight calculations to downstream market risk systems and used by equity derivatives trading desks. The Equity Derivatives Systems are required to meet the demands stemming from regulatory changes and the expansion of electronic trading of derivatives set against a backdrop of rapidly evolving global economic conditions.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate an eagerness to learn and improve the existing platforms, which are built using a variety of technologies including core Java, Q/KDB+ and AWS, be proactive in designing and building systems to meet business demands. The candidate will also be able to handle competing demands including both tactical and strategic initiatives, manage their own work to aggressive deadlines (with help from their manager). The role includes level 3 support responsibilities.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Strong technical background, including Object Oriented Design and knowledge of core Java with the focus on performance and concurrency

• Spring/Spring Boot

• Experience with scripting languages such as python, ksh and/or bash on Linux

• Experience with AWS/Azure

• Problem solving ability

• Strong communication skills

Skills Desired:

• Familiarity/experience with distributed systems

• Familiarity with Q/KDB+

• OpenTelemetry

• Gradle

• Familiarity with git and forking workflow

• Familiarity with risk systems

• Familiarity with equity derivatives or financial instruments in general

• Ability to discuss and refine requirements with users, convert those requirements into a design and build a solution to meet that design

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $90,000 and $150,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).